Word Pair Relationship Analysis
The word pair given in the following question has a certain relationship. Select from answer choices a word pair having same relationship. Encourage : restrict ::?
Answer: Dearth : Surplus
Explanation
The relationship between the words "Encourage" and "Restrict" is that they are antonyms, meaning they have opposite meanings.
"Encourage" means to support or promote something.
"Restrict" means to limit or control something.
Similarly, the word pair "Dearth" and "Surplus" are also antonyms.
"Dearth" means a scarcity or lack of something.
"Surplus" means an excess or abundance of something.
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